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Celebrate Walking and Bicycling to School This October!
October 7th is International Walk and Bike to School Day! Students from throughout New Jersey will be participating in this global event, joining communities throughout the world in walking and bicycling to school on the same day. But why stop at one day? In New Jersey October is “Walk-tober”, an [...]
Walking School Buses Can Help with Reducing Chronic Absenteeism
New Jersey public K-12 schools face an epidemic of chronic absenteeism for students which can be damaging as these kids have lower test scores in both reading and math as well as stunted social skills. They are also more likely to drop out of school, leaving them economically disadvantaged for [...]
Surgeon General’s Call to Action is to “Step It Up!”
The Surgeon General recognizes the importance of physical activity and walking for people of all ages and abilities through the latest Call to Action – “Step It Up!” And, we certainly agree! Sedentary lifestyles and the lack of walkable communities have officially been called out as health hazards during the [...]
SRTS Success Stories — Sustainable Programs
School is back in session and the New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Regional Coordinators from the eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) throughout New Jersey are ready, willing and able to offer advice and technical assistance in kicking off Safe Routes to School programs in communities from all 21 [...]
SRTS Success Stories – Program Growth and Expansion
New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Regional Coordinators from the eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) throughout New Jersey are ready, willing and able to offer advice and technical assistance in kicking off Safe Routes to School programs in communities from all 21 counties. SRTS Regional Coordinators partner with communities [...]
Health improves when teens exercise like young kids
June 22, 2015, Medical News Today By Catharine Paddock Health experts advise that children and teenagers should do at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This can accumulate over the day—for example cycling to school, walking or running around during recess, and doing sports and gymnastics. Now, a [...]